City of Port Coquitlam

Operations Maintenance Worker

Job ID:
J0523-0162

Posting Reference #:
P780-02

Job Title:
23-069c - Operations Maintenance Worker (Casual)

Job Type:
Casual

Job Category:
Public Works

Open Positions:
4

Department:
Engineering & Public Works

Division:
Public Works

Employee Group:
CUPE

Date Posted:
May 2, 2023

Closing Date:
June 4, 2023

Discover why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam! 

Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award winning, values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.

The values that guide our work include:
What I do matters · Everyone is my customer · Everyone is my co-worker · Every idea matters · We grow together

The City of Port Coquitlam’s Public Works Division is looking for energetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work with City crews in various sections of the division including streets, utilities and solid waste. This is semi-skilled work engaged in a variety of activities within the various sections of the division including public works, utilities and sanitation.  The majority of work involves physical effort and agility performing a diverse range of labour related duties.

Casual employees are typically assigned to cover temporary increased workloads, vacation or absence relief. Incumbents in assignments are guaranteed forty (40) hours of work a week for the duration of the assignment.

If the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to meet you!

• Have one year of previous municipal experience related to public works maintenance tasks; such as garbage collection, streets maintenance, vegetation control, utilities maintenance and/or experience in civil construction projects

Alternatively, you have six months previous experience and have successfully completed Water or Wastewater Operator course, or Introduction to Public Works

• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License (Class 3 with air endorsement would be an asset).

Why should you consider working for us?

• We take our work seriously but not ourselves
• We care deeply about our community
• We are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement. The 2022 rate for this casual position is $31.50 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits. 

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by June 4, 2023 at http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 23-069c.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.

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